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Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of Georgia and ex-governor of the Odesa region, said he had received a proposal from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to join the Ukrainian government as deputy prime minister for reforms.

"I approach this proposal and my decision with a very high responsibility, because it is a very difficult time for the country. We have a very difficult period ahead of us both in the economy and in the whole life in the country. We now have more than ever to be bold in our decisions and reforms," wrote Saakashvili on his Facebook page.

The former president of Georgia added that he had already had a "very meaningful and useful" conversation with the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal and he intends to present his proposals to the Vekhovna Rada as part of the overall government program.

Saakashvili expressed hope to become a "reliable member" of the team and use his international experience to enhance the prestige of Ukraine.